Find out how emissions from coal-burning can be reduced by
turning the coal into syngas. This is a fact sheet describing
methods of coal gasification, and how the resulting syngas
can drive a combined cycle power generator. It lists the
advantages of the technology, including low emissions and
increased efficiency as well as the disadvantages.
Educational value statement
- Includes diagrams showing the gasification and generation
cycle
- Can be downloaded as a MSWord file.
Key learning
objectives
- Students describe the production of syngas by
gasification of coal
- Students explain how combined cycle power generation
results in increased efficiency and reduced emissions
- Students discuss how low emission technologies have
developed from the values and needs of contemporary society
- Students describe how chemistry can be used to produce
useful fuels.
Strands
Science Understanding: Chemical sciences; Earth and space
sciences; Physical sciences